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KD53 DDU

2003 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,951 mi
Last recorded152,951 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 152,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 152,933 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 150,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 147,232 miles

Gearbox oil from underneath

Fail 1 Dec 2015 147,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil from underneath

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,433 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,340 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 107,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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KD53 DDU is a 2003 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD53 DDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KD53 DDU registered?

KD53 DDU is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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